Discover Tom Moore’s cozy pumpkin cake recipe, perfect for autumn gatherings and relaxation. Read more…
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Pasta, Perfected
Inspired by Italy’s grandmothers, a new generation of chefs has discovered the joys of making pasta from scratch. Now it’s your turn. Read more…
The Knowledge Keeper
In preserving Indigenous philosophy and practice, ethnobotanist Nancy Turner builds partnerships through plants. Read more…
Victoria’s Best Restaurant Award Winner 2024: Best Casual – Block Kitchen + Wine Bar
Winner of Best Casual at YAM magazine’s 2024 Best Restaurants Awards, Block Kitchen + Bar is all about creative cocktails, local craft beer and shareable plates Read more…
Victoria’s Best Restaurant Award Winner 2024: Best Pastry Chef – Kimberley Vy, Inn at Laurel Point
Kimberley Vy’s masterful use of subtle and surprising flavour combinations makes her the obvious choice for Best Pastry Chef at the 2024 YAM Best Restaurant Awards. Read more…
Victoria’s Best Restaurant Award Winner 2024: Best Patio – Aura Waterfront Restaurant + Patio
Victoria’s patio culture is growing and one of the nicest spots to dine al fresco is the seaside patio at Aura, at the Inn at Laurel Point. It’s the winner of Best Patio, 2024 YAM Best Restaurants. Read more…
Victoria’s Best Restaurant Award Winner 2024: Best Plant-Based – Nourish Kitchen & Cafe
Nourish Kitchen & Cafe has long been a city staple for the vegan and vegetable-forward crowd, so it’s no surprise it was named Best Plant-Based in the 2024 YAM Best Restaurant Awards. Read more…
Victoria’s Best Restaurant Award Winner 2024: Best Brunch – House of Boateng
At House of Boateng, the huevos rancheros come stacked with flavour. Chef Castro’s creative approach to breakfast earns him top spot in the Best Brunch category in the 2024 YAM Best Restaurant Awards. Read more…
Victoria’s Best Restaurant Award Winner 2024: Best Happy Hour – Block Kitchen + Bar
Block Kitchen + Bar gets the nod for Best Happy Hour at the 2024 YAM Best Restaurant Awards, the 3 to 5 p.m. daily slot when you can get discounted menu items from their greatest hits. Read more…
Victoria’s Best Restaurant Award Winner 2024: Best East Asian – JiangYun Noodle House
The braised beef noodle bowl at JiangYun Noodle House is just one reason the judges named it Best East Asian at the 2024 YAM Best Restaurant Awards. Read more…